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Trash is Cash

by Argam DerHartunian 11.06.2009

Sustainable Eyewear: A New Way to See

by Nancy Astrid Lindo 09.23.2009

Why it matters:
Eyewear, whether for reading or to shade your eyes from the sun, contribute to an industry associated with a lot of waste.
Recap:
Traditionally, glasses were made of materials such as tortoiseshell and glass. Today, they have taken on a [...]

Making Waste of Waste

by Nancy Astrid Lindo 08.12.2009

Why it matters:
The average American generates 4.6 lbs. of garbage (2.1 kilograms) per day per person, which translates to 251 million tons (228 million metric tons) annually. With waste being an increasingly growing problem nationally and worldwide, it is imperative [...]

You Have to Pay to Play…at the Beach.

by Clay Reed 06.02.2009

Why it matters:
The city does not have adequate funding to treat storm-water runoff, which poses serious environmental and health risks to residents and beach-goers.
Recap:
Los Angeles is in dire need of additional revenue to fund the treatment of storm-water runoff. [...]

Water Conservation Techniques

by Wyatt Shev 05.08.2009

Why it matters:
With large swathes of the country currently experiencing drought conditions, water conservation is more important than ever before.
Recap:
This summer, expected nationwide water restrictions could force many home gardeners to drastically alter their watering habits. However, reducing the water [...]

Grow Your Own Fruits, Herbs and Vegetables

by Wyatt Shev 05.07.2009

Why it matters:
Mass-produced, store-bought fruits, herbs and vegetables often contain pollutants and can lack certain essential nutrients.
Recap:
Commercially-grown produce is often subject to questionable practices, with harmful pesticides and forced-growth methods resulting in bland produce with low nutritional value. And with [...]